incurring

Definition of incurringnext
present participle of incur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurring
Verb
  • How to avoid contracting HMPV Infectious-disease experts said the best way to avoid contracting HMPV is similar to preventing other respiratory illnesses.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Since 2024, the CDC has received reports of a little over 70 people contracting bird flu, most of whom developed relatively mild symptoms.
    Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Husso, who stopped 16 shots in the first period and 13 in both the second and third, had a timely performance amid speculation the Ducks are pursuing a backup goalie behind Lukas Dostal before Friday’s trade deadline.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • McOsker is seeking a second term representing District 15, which includes Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The news came just one week into the blockbuster trial, catching numerous parties off guard, including the judge overseeing the case and even one of the government’s own lead prosecutors.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The trails are open each year from April 1 - 30, and while the blooms are beautiful throughout the month, there’s something truly magical about catching them at their peak.
    Abby Price, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Incurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurring. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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